by pldb64 » Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:49 am
My $0.02 worth.
What i am really struck by in reading the comments on the 100th episode in YouTube and in the related discussion in this thread is two things.
1. There is a tremendous amount of "collective" good will that is being extended towards Bruce in the hope that his "full time" venture is successful. I think that speaks volumes to what Bruce's research and efforts have meant to numerous RC fans the world over. I believe that Bruce can harness that goodwill in ways well beyond just the monetary kind.
2. There is also a clear desire to become more predictable/reliable in terms of what/when reviews & information is released to YouTube. I think the "less is more" argument appears to be winning out with the caveat that timely delivery is highly desired.
So my question with those two thoughts in mind becomes - Bruce - how can we help make you successful?
I noted in one of the posts that someone with web skills had offered to help you rebuild the website and get it organised the way you'd like it.
For my part, i'm a program manager by profession (yes - i can hear the collective groans). So if i can help by offering some of my expertise, then i'd be happy to do so.
I don't think it will be possible to please all people all the time. Some people want reviews of FPV realted stuff, some people want DIY projects to do, some people want comparisions of servos, batteries, radio systems, some people want "lets look inside" epidsodes etc etc. There won't be enough hours in the day to get it all done, nor the money to fund it all.
Personally i'd suggest that creative control should always reside with Bruce. He's got skills that many of us would give our left arm to have. But i'd see the success of RCMR arising out of setting reasonable expectations of your current subscribers and then meeting them repeatedly.
Over to you Bruce - how can we help?
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